SAP Exam P_SAPEA_2023 Topic 4 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for SAP's P_SAPEA_2023 exam

Question #: 45
Topic #: 4

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As the Chief Enterprise Architect of your company you have been asked by the CIO to apply agile principles instead of following the sequential phases of TOGAFS ADM. How do you respond?

AThe SAP EA Framework combines the sequential approach of the TOGAF ADM with agile principles Agile principles are included and can be applied only to Application Architecture. Therefore, the SAP EA Framework is especially suitable for organizations that follow agile principles.

BIt is reasonable to apply an agile methodology for the most urgent tasks and switch to the process as guided by the SAP EA Framework later, as long as the fundamental IT architecture is not affected Collecting 'low-hanging fruit, and realizing instant value before using the SAP EA Framework, and ensuring an overall successful transformation is possible.

CIt is essential to fully understand the business needs and to successfully review the business architecture with critical stakeholders before going to the next phase. In the implementation phase, agile approaches can naturally provide quick wins, constant progress, and the benefit of early validation. The phased approach, during architecture definition phases, avoids double work and will lead to overall better results.

DThe TOGAF ADM already embraces agile principles within and across phases and generally follows a cyclic approach. The SAP EA Framework builds on that and is especially suitable for organizations that follow agile principles.

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Suggested Answer: D

In the context of incorporating agile principles into the TOGAF's Architecture Development Method (ADM), Option D is accurate. The TOGAF ADM is inherently iterative and dynamic, which means that it doesn't strictly have to be a linear process. It allows for feedback at any stage of the development cycle and can be adapted to include agile practices. The SAP Enterprise Architecture (EA) Framework is built to be flexible and can incorporate agile principles, supporting rapid iterations and adaptive planning. The agile approach is integrated into the SAP EA Framework to enhance responsiveness and to enable a continuous delivery model that aligns with the iterative nature of the ADM. Agile principles can be applied within and across the different phases of the ADM, promoting a more flexible and responsive architecture development process that is suited for organizations following agile methodologies.

TOGAF documentation outlining the iterative nature of ADM.

SAP EA Framework documentation discussing integration with agile methodologies.

by Geoffrey at Jul 03, 2025, 10:49 PM

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21 days ago

The SAP EA Framework seems like a good compromise, but I'm not sure it fully captures the essence of agile principles. We should aim for a more adaptable approach.

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Lenna

4 days ago

A) The SAP EA Framework combines the sequential approach of the TOGAF ADM with agile principles Agile principles are included and can be applied only to Application Architecture. Therefore, the SAP EA Framework is especially suitable for organizations that follow agile principles.

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Celestina

1 months ago

I think it's important to fully understand the business needs before moving forward.

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